Wednesday, May 4, 2022

Announcements and Upcoming Events

Rummage Sale – this Saturday, May 7! Register for a table to sell and plan to shop that day! Details in the Recreation section below.

NEW Cardio Equipment installation – Please note that next Friday, May 13 the cardio area at PMRC will be closed from 9:30 am to 4 pm. This is when new machines will be brought in and installed. We are excited to bring all of this new equipment to the members! If you have any concerns, please contact Fitness Supervisor Jennifer Rafiq at jarafiq@annapolis.gov.

*Just Announced* Pop Up Tennis Festival – next Saturday, May 14, 3 to 5 pm! May is National Tennis Month and we invite you to this FREE youth tennis event in partnership with local organizations. Details in the Recreation section below.

Register for the Penguins Swim Team! First practice is Tuesday, May 31. Details in the Recreation section below.

Spring-Summer 2022 Program Guide – includes information on summer camps and aquatics! Print copies are now available as well. If you are interested in having print copies at your business, please email ddstrotman@annapolis.gov. General Camp Information and Camp Forms along with info about the pool at Aquatics.

Recreation Programs

rummage sale outdoors PMRC parking lot spring

Trash & Treasures Rummage Sale this Saturday morning!

Trash to Treasures Rummage Sale is this Saturday, May 7! Time for spring cleaning and repurposing!
This community-wide outdoor yard sale is a great way to rid your home of unnecessary clutter! One table and two chairs can be provided OR bring your own table and chairs. Pre-registration is required. The rummage sale is held in the parking lot of the “Pip” Moyer Recreation Center.
Saturday, May 7 (rain date Saturday, May 14)
8 am – noon
$20 – table and chair rental, register with code #2148
$15 – bring your own table and chairs, register with code #2147
For more information, please email Barry Booth at blbooth@annapolis.gov.

Pop Up Tennis Festival – next Saturday, May 14, 3 to 5 pm!
Learn to Play in May – it is National Tennis Month! We invite you to this FREE youth tennis event in partnership with local organizations.
For ages 4-12, teens, parents and adults. Racquets and balls will be provided, and the first 15 youth and 15 adults to arrive will receive a free racquet!
Event partners include Annapolis Recreation and Parks, Tennis Alliance of Anne Arundel County, One Annapolis, City of Annapolis, Annapolis Area Tennis School and USTA.
Join us Saturday, May 14 from 3 to 5 pm at the Truxtun Tennis Courts located at 1299 Primrose Road, Annapolis, MD 21403. The rain date is Sunday, May 22.
For more information, please email Louise Thomas at lthomas@tennisallianceaac.org or Sports Supervisor Andrew Patterson at ampatterson@annapolis.gov.

Maryland Safe Boating Course Age 12+ – last class is Saturday, June 4!
A great parent-child opportunity to learn the “rules of the road” on the water together! Prepare for summer 2022 by taking this course that covers legal requirements, navigation rules, preparation and trailers, accidents, weather and water conditions, water sports, sailing and personal watercraft safety. The Maryland Safe Boating Course is an eight-hour course and test that satisfies Maryland law for local people to operate any motorized boat in Maryland waters.
This class is held for one day from 8 am to 5 pm at the “Pip” Moyer Recreation Center. Participants need to bring food and drinks for the 30-minute lunch break.
Cost is $25 per participant. You must be pre-registered to attend. This course is for age 12+ but those ages 12-15 must be accompanied by a paying adult. Instructor: Gerry Young.
For more information or to register, please contact LaKeisha Simmons at lmsimmons@annapolis.gov.
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Parent & Tot Gymnastics Age 12-36 months with parents
Parents accompany and assist their young children through activities focusing on basic motor skills such as crawling, walking, jumping, grip strength and balance. Parent participation is required during every class. For the daily drop-in rate, a waiver is required. Instructor: Leandra Parkinson, held in the PMRC Aux Gym.
Drop-In: R $10 / NR $12
Tue & Thu, 10:15-11 am

Camp Registration – General Camp Information and the Camp Forms will help you get your child registered for fun this summer!

Aquatics – we are excited to bring back swim lessons this summer – from toddlers to adults! The pool opens Saturday, May 28th!

The Penguins Swim Team is registering for swimmers now! Cost is City of Annapolis Resident $120 and Non-Resident $140. Please sign up by the deadline (Monday, June 6.) Refer to page 8 in the Spring-Summer 2022 Program Guide for details.
Lap swim and aqua aerobics information is on page 7 of the Spring-Summer 2022 Program Guide.

Child Care registration – for more information, please contact LaKeisha Simmons at lmsimmons@annapolis.gov:

current school year – Childcare for the current academic year (ending in June) is held before and after school at Annapolis, Germantown, Hillsmere, Mills-Parole and West Annapolis elementary schools. AM Care is $117 per month and PM Care is $222 per month. All registration must be done in person at PMRC (sorry, online registration is not available for childcare.) There is a $35 non-refundable registration fee.
2022-2023 school year – Registration has not opened yet; keep in mind that monthly rates will change for AM and PM care. This is because AACPS is adjusting the start and end times of the school day starting in the fall. Registration information for the 2022-2023 school year will be announced once we know the new/approved rates.

The REACH youth program continues with performances in 2022! Next up is ANNIE of Annapolis… from Hard Knocks to Happiness! We’re seeking actors, dancers, singers, stage crew and more! Email Ron-Shaye Clark for details at rdclark@annapolis.gov. More information about REACH can be found on page 4 of the Spring-Summer 2022 Program Guide.

Scholarship Program for all City Residents (youth and adults)
The Annapolis Recreation and Parks Department (ARPD) maintains a Scholarship Fund for youth and adults who are City of Annapolis residents who do not have the financial means to participate in fee-based ARPD recreational programs, memberships and pool passes as long as applicable and approved. (Scholarship funds cannot be used for facility rentals, before/after school child care and “co-sponsored” programs.) Scholarships are awarded by means of account credit, and may or may not cover the entire cost of the program(s). Details about the ARPD Scholarship Program and how to apply can be found online.

"Pip" Moyer Recreation Center (PMRC)

PMRC aux gym toddler program weekday mornings

Parent & Tot Gymnastics for ages 12-36 months with parents held Tuesday and Thursday mornings -- it's a DROP-IN class!

NEW Cardio Equipment installation – Please note that next Friday, May 13 the cardio area at PMRC will be closed from 9:30 am to 4 pm. This is when new machines will be brought in and installed. We are excited to bring all of this new equipment to the members! If you have any concerns, please contact Fitness Supervisor Jennifer Rafiq at jarafiq@annapolis.gov.

Fitness Classes – Please review the schedule for current offerings! This schedule is often changed in real time so please double check before coming to PMRC. Last minute cancellations are posted on social media so please follow our pages if you don’t do so already!

Class Notice – Let’s Have a Ball is canceled tomorrow Thursday, May 5 and Saturday, May 7
- Please check the schedule to see if the class is canceled for next week as well (TBD as of today.)

Rock Climbing Wall, Ballocity™ and *Kidz Zone – Please go to the Rock Climbing Wall page, Ballocity™ indoor playspace page and the Kidz Zone Babysitting page for specific days and hours that the areas are open each week. *Kidz Zone is a childcare service only for those using PMRC.

Not sure about a membership? Why not try out a class before you commit! Non-members can attend any fitness class by paying $15 or $19 for each class – the cost just depends on your residency (City of Annapolis vs. Non-City Resident.) Membership questions or concerns can be addressed to Melissa Brown at mnbrown@annapolis.gov.

We value feedback on “how we’re doing” so if you have any comments or suggestions, please feel free to share them with management or you may always send them to recpark@annapolis.gov.

PMRC is open daily from 6 am to 8 pm. Please note that you must:

bring your own exercise mat (fitness classes, cardio room, weight room, track)
bring your own water bottle (use the refillable water station by the restrooms upstairs)
effective 2/2/22, masks (face coverings) are not required to be worn inside of the “Pip” Moyer Recreation Center, however, they are still strongly encouraged.

Stanton Community Center

springtime crafts -- paper Mache!

Spring Youth Programs

DAFINA “Young Ladies Destined for Greatness”  Age 11-15
DAFINA is Swahili for valuable or precious. DAFINA seeks to enrich young ladies holistically, by focusing on their mind, body, and spirit. The goal is to help young women realize their potential, by teaching them decision making skills, health education, relationship building, study skills, test taking skills, personal appearance, etiquette, the importance of education and various other topics that pertain to their development and overall well being. This is accomplished through workshops, enrichment activities and field trips.
Tuesdays, 5-6:30 pm

Friday Night Out  Age 6-15
Each Friday a field trip is taken; each trip may be educational, amusement, athletics/sports, cultural, and/or social. The objective is to expose children to various experiences that they may otherwise not experience. Positive social skills, such as interpersonal skills, and communication skills are emphasized. Permission slips required. Some extra fees are required.
Fridays, 6-8 pm

Get Smart Club
This volunteer-based program is in partnership with St. Anne’s Episcopal Church of Annapolis. The Get Smart Club helps to strengthen the academic skills of elementary, middle and high school students. All students receive homework assistance and school project assistance. Low-performing students receive tutoring in math and reading and they also have access to 12 online computers. The program ends with a Get Smart Club Banquet to recognize students for their in-school honor roll and perfect attendance accomplishments and for their after school Homework Club accomplishments. Additionally, the Smart Board and the IXL mathematic interactive website are used to give students practice sessions in language arts and math.
Mon-Thu, 3-6 pm

Girl Scouts of Central Maryland
Girl Scouts wants every interested girl to participate in and benefit from Girls Scouts activities designed to empower girls. Girls who are similar in age will meet at the Stanton Community Center to work on badges, plan activities, develop community service projects and have fun with each other.
Thursdays, 5:30-6:30 pm

Teen Skills Development  Age 13-15; Tuesdays, 6-8 pm

Art - painting, drawing and more!
Cooking - learn to bake cookies and cupcakes and prepare small, healthy meals
Woodworking - Introduces kids to the art of woodcraft! Students learn about the safe use of hand tools and woodworking machinery. Participants expand knowledge and experience through educational lessons, woodworking vocabulary and creating various projects.

Youth Open Gym
Drop-in program gives elementary and middle school students an opportunity to play recreational basketball, table top games and enjoy arts and crafts.

Mon-Thu, 5-6:30 pm

Adult Open Gym
Drop-in program is designed to provide adults and high school students an opportunity to play recreational basketball in their leisure time. Attendees must sign in.

Mon-Thu, 6:30-8 pm and Sat/Sun, 1-5 pm

Computer Lab City residents can access free of charge. Volunteers are needed in the computer lab. If you are interested, please email Chris Beck at cmbeck@annapolis.gov.

Rentals
Residents and non-profit organizations interested in renting space at SCC should apply 2 weeks before the event date. For details, contact Debbie Odum at djodum@annapolis.gov. Please review the rental policies.

Service Providers located at Stanton:

Adult Basic Skills Class (GED prep) Call 410.777.1823. Offered by Anne Arundel Community College. Held Saturdays 9 am - 1pm. Please call for an assessment. For more information, visit www.aacc.edu or go to https://www.facebook.com/aaccabs.
Anne Arundel Workforce Development Corporation Call 410.349.5013. AAWDC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation that provides innovative, high quality workforce development services to Anne Arundel County businesses and citizens.
Counseling Services Call 410.626.1800. Individual, group and family counseling daily from 10 am to 6 pm. After 6 pm, by appointment only. Provides services for crisis intervention, tutoring, substance abuse and mental health assessment for youth and adults. Offered through a partnership of Arundel Lodge and the Community Action Agency.
We Care and Friends Call 410.263.2874. Offering services for homeless and others who need additional assistance, help children who are at risk, and those who have a substance abuse problem. Monday - Friday, 10 am - 2 pm.

Hours at Stanton – The facility is open daily from 8 am to 8 pm. However, there may be pre-scheduled events held during after-hours in which the facility is open.

Masks (face coverings) are not required to be worn inside of the Stanton Community Center. However, they are still strongly encouraged

Parks, Trails and Playgrounds

Naval Academy stadium trail tulips spring 2021

Check out this trail during your next walk around Annapolis -- it's the Naval Academy Stadium trail!

Thank you to the 350+ volunteers that participated in 64 projects in the city to make the 30th anniversary of GreenScape a successful event to beautify Annapolis this spring! Check out pictures from just a handful of the different location sites.

Learn about all of the City of Annapolis Parks, Trails & Playgrounds in the first edition of our magazine! This is an eFlipbook online and print copies are now available at PMRC and at local Annapolis libraries! If you are interested in having print copies at your business, please email ddstrotman@annapolis.gov.

Which parks and trails do you enjoy in the City of Annapolis? Do you know where they are all located? There are many from waterfront parks to nature parks to playgrounds to sports fields. This complete listing of the Parks, Trails and Playgrounds in the City should be helpful for you. Watch the Parks & Trails video that shares visually all the outdoor open spaces that the City of Annapolis has to offer!

Park Locator site – to find parks, trails and playgrounds in the City of Annapolis. There are more than 200 acres among 38 parks and trails waiting for your visit.
Map of Truxtun Park – refer to this helpful document to locate all the amenities in Truxtun Park.

Playgrounds – there is a new page on our website specifically for playgrounds! All of the playgrounds listed have Google Map links that take you to the specific locations in Annapolis.

Playground Buddy – an app for your mobile device to see where playgrounds are located in Annapolis and the amenities of each one. Refer to the Playground Buddy Facebook page too.

Harbormaster

Maryland safe boating course flyer image spring dates 2022

sign up for the last class this spring on Sat Jun 4!

The Harbormaster’s Office provides hourly and overnight docking and is responsible for:

Boating enforcement on City waterways
Pump out boat service
Removal of debris and derelict vessels in City waters

The City fills to capacity most every weekend so boaters should strongly consider reservations for overnight docking. Reservations are accepted online at www.annapolis.gov/harbormaster. Hourly docking is available on a limited basis so please contact us when you’re close to see if there is availability. Hail us on VHF Channel 17 or call us at 410.263.7973. If you know of any violations in City waterways or want information about docking and mooring, please email harbormaster@annapolis.gov.

RESERVE a spot for your boat in Ego Alley for the most popular weeks!
DOCK RESERVATION REQUEST

Maryland Safe Boating Course Age 12+ – last class is Saturday, June 4!
A great parent-child opportunity to learn the “rules of the road” on the water together! Prepare for summer 2022 by taking this course that covers legal requirements, navigation rules, preparation and trailers, accidents, weather and water conditions, water sports, sailing and personal watercraft safety. The Maryland Safe Boating Course is an eight-hour course and test that satisfies Maryland law for local people to operate any motorized boat in Maryland waters.
This is a one day class that will be held from 8 am to 5 pm at the “Pip” Moyer Recreation Center. Participants need to bring food and drinks for the 30-minute lunch break.
Cost is $25 per participant. You must be pre-registered to attend. This course is for age 12+ but those ages 12-15 must be accompanied by a paying adult. Instructor: Gerry Young. For more information or to register, please contact LaKeisha Simmons at lmsimmons@annapolis.gov.
Sat Jun 4
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